Update: Northbound Hwy 101 reopened after overturned tractor trailer cleared
SONOMA COUNTY (CBS SF) – An injury crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on northbound Highway 101 Petaluma Friday morning has been cleared, according to CHP.
The collision shut down northbound lanes for hours, causing a massive backup in the North Bay.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that as of 7:42 a.m., all northbound lanes were blocked on Highway 101 north of San Antonio Road near the Marin/Sonoma County line.
Officers also said there were injuries from the accident.
As of around 9 a.m., the Santa Rosa CHP Facebook account posted that vehicles were edging past the incident on the shoulder, but that it was very slow going. A photo posted showed the tractor trailer still on its side in the roadway.
Traffic Alert: Northbound US-101 at the Sonoma/Marin County line. Vehicles slowly passing on the right shoulder. Avoid the area if possible. Expect major delays! pic.twitter.com/P3Db4RBKdi
— CHP Santa Rosa (@CHPSantaRosa) July 15, 2022
Motorists were advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. CHP confirmed that all lanes had reopened as of about 11:20 a.m.